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cooperPaul · Mar 10th, 2008, 11:04 AM

Hello,

I recently checked my oil level, and found it to be minimum, so quickly bought some oil from texaco. Not knowing anything about Oil, i asked the bloke in there who suggested for my Mini Cooper the Havolin 15-40w (suitable for hot hatches etc).

Its only know having put in half a litre, that I have read i should of used synthetic, and not mineral oil.

Only half a litre in car at most, major problem??

DaFlake · Mar 10th, 2008, 11:59 AM

You need to take the car in for an oil change. From your above post, I assume that you put in 15w-40 rather than 0w-30 (the "w" stands for winter). The weight is the last number and you put a heavier (thicker) oil in. Also, you state it was not synthetic. Typically this is not an issue but the weight difference tied to it is not a great idea. My advice is just to have an oil change done and the problem will be solved. Next time it might be best to refer to your manual.

cooperPaul · Mar 10th, 2008, 01:32 PM

Many thanks for your help! Have only put in a bout 1/4 of a litre as a top up.
I won't do it again!!

DaFlake · Mar 10th, 2008, 03:00 PM

To be totally honest there is little harm in what you did. However, for the "peace of mind" it would be best just to get it all at one level. How many miles are on your MINI? Might be worth a change anyway.

cooperPaul · Mar 10th, 2008, 04:34 PM

66k on an 02. Its due an Oil Service in a couple of thousand, so will bring that forward and get it done sooner!

Richard Crofts · Mar 10th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Thats the best plan

You need fully synthetic 0-30 in any brand (BMW/MINI recomend Castrol SLX ... now renamed Edge)

ScottyBoy · Mar 10th, 2008, 06:51 PM

You can get an online deal with national tyres, £33.70 if you pay online for a full oil change.

Thats a great price and thats with Castrol Edge 0W 30

Also if you juust turn up on the day for an oil change and pay there its stil only £37.00 considering 4L of Castrol Edge from Halfords is £42.99.

Scott

jpw · Mar 10th, 2008, 07:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy (original)

You can get an online deal with national tyres, £33.70 if you pay online for a full oil change.

Thats a great price and thats with Castrol Edge 0W 30

Also if you juust turn up on the day for an oil change and pay there its stil only £37.00 considering 4L of Castrol Edge from Halfords is £42.99.

Scott

Hey thanks for the heads up
just booked me in
gr8 price as you cant do it cheaper yourself

Jon

Stiggy · Mar 10th, 2008, 08:54 PM

I'd like to get an extra oil change in before the first scheduled one at 10000 miles. If I did this at National Tyre would I invalidate the warranty?

ScottyBoy · Mar 11th, 2008, 10:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jpw (original)

Hey thanks for the heads up
just booked me in
gr8 price as you cant do it cheaper yourself

Jon

No problem.

Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original)

I'd like to get an extra oil change in before the first scheduled one at 10000 miles. If I did this at National Tyre would I invalidate the warranty?

Not at all, alsong as the correct recommended oil is used you will be fine.

alski · Mar 11th, 2008, 10:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original)

I'd like to get an extra oil change in before the first scheduled one at 10000 miles. If I did this at National Tyre would I invalidate the warranty?

not sure about this,but i would assume national use a generic filter as opposed to bmw part so for extra piece of mind i would suggest you buy the bmw part and take it with you, i doubt you could invalidate your warrenty, but you might loose your tlc, and for the cost of the filter i would not take a chance,
i would also make sure they do not reset your service count down [to be honest they wont]
good luck

Richard Crofts · Mar 11th, 2008, 11:40 AM

No it won't

There is nothing that says you must use BMW parts. All you must use is parts that a suitable for the job. BMW have to prove that the part you used was not made to be used in a MINI or similar vehicle. They might try that one, but as long as the parts used were fit for purpose then you should win!

pin145 · Mar 26th, 2008, 02:03 PM

How often should you do a oil and filter change or filter change only. No longer under TLC so everything is out of my pocket. Current oil level is low at MIN and last BMW inspection was back in June 07.

Mar 10th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#1
cooperPaul EssexMINI2 Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Oil Help please! Hello, I recently checked my oil level, and found it to be minimum, so quickly bought some oil from texaco. Not knowing anything about Oil, i asked the bloke in there who suggested for my Mini Cooper the Havolin 15-40w (suitable for hot hatches etc). Its only know having put in half a litre, that I have read i should of used synthetic, and not mineral oil. Only half a litre in car at most, major problem??

Mar 10th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:29 AM Posts: 10,428 Online	You need to take the car in for an oil change. From your above post, I assume that you put in 15w-40 rather than 0w-30 (the "w" stands for winter). The weight is the last number and you put a heavier (thicker) oil in. Also, you state it was not synthetic. Typically this is not an issue but the weight difference tied to it is not a great idea. My advice is just to have an oil change done and the problem will be solved. Next time it might be best to refer to your manual. Global Moderator

Mar 10th, 2008, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:29 AM Posts: 10,428 Online	To be totally honest there is little harm in what you did. However, for the "peace of mind" it would be best just to get it all at one level. How many miles are on your MINI? Might be worth a change anyway. Global Moderator

Mar 10th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
jpw MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wolverhampton Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy (original) You can get an online deal with national tyres, £33.70 if you pay online for a full oil change. Thats a great price and thats with Castrol Edge 0W 30 Also if you juust turn up on the day for an oil change and pay there its stil only £37.00 considering 4L of Castrol Edge from Halfords is £42.99. Scott Hey thanks for the heads up just booked me in gr8 price as you cant do it cheaper yourself Jon CHILLI RED CPER - H YES!!

Mar 11th, 2008, 10:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
alski ever been on a dyno Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 917 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original) I'd like to get an extra oil change in before the first scheduled one at 10000 miles. If I did this at National Tyre would I invalidate the warranty? not sure about this,but i would assume national use a generic filter as opposed to bmw part so for extra piece of mind i would suggest you buy the bmw part and take it with you, i doubt you could invalidate your warrenty, but you might loose your tlc, and for the cost of the filter i would not take a chance, i would also make sure they do not reset your service count down [to be honest they wont] good luck carefree

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Mar 10th, 2008, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooperPaul EssexMINI2 Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Many thanks for your help! Have only put in a bout 1/4 of a litre as a top up. I won't do it again!!

Mar 10th, 2008, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
cooperPaul EssexMINI2 Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 23 Offline	66k on an 02. Its due an Oil Service in a couple of thousand, so will bring that forward and get it done sooner!

Mar 10th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	Thats the best plan You need fully synthetic 0-30 in any brand (BMW/MINI recomend Castrol SLX ... now renamed Edge)

Mar 10th, 2008, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	You can get an online deal with national tyres, £33.70 if you pay online for a full oil change. Thats a great price and thats with Castrol Edge 0W 30 Also if you juust turn up on the day for an oil change and pay there its stil only £37.00 considering 4L of Castrol Edge from Halfords is £42.99. Scott

Mar 10th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 376 Offline	I'd like to get an extra oil change in before the first scheduled one at 10000 miles. If I did this at National Tyre would I invalidate the warranty?

Mar 11th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jpw (original) Hey thanks for the heads up just booked me in gr8 price as you cant do it cheaper yourself Jon No problem. Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original) I'd like to get an extra oil change in before the first scheduled one at 10000 miles. If I did this at National Tyre would I invalidate the warranty? Not at all, alsong as the correct recommended oil is used you will be fine.

Mar 11th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	No it won't There is nothing that says you must use BMW parts. All you must use is parts that a suitable for the job. BMW have to prove that the part you used was not made to be used in a MINI or similar vehicle. They might try that one, but as long as the parts used were fit for purpose then you should win!

Mar 26th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
pin145 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 27 Offline	How often should you do a oil and filter change or filter change only. No longer under TLC so everything is out of my pocket. Current oil level is low at MIN and last BMW inspection was back in June 07.

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